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Chelsea down Dortmund in the Champions League

Mar 08, 2023

Chelsea have qualified for the quarterfinals of the Champions League after a 2-0 win over Borussia Dortmund in the second leg of their last-16 tie at Stamford Bridge this morning.

Raheem Sterling scored in the first half before Kai Havertz sealed the win with a second-half penalty, to give the Blues a 2-1 comeback win on aggregate.

This is Chelsea’s second straight win in all competitions this month, having gone the whole of February without a single victory.

Another Champions League last 16 second leg tie this morning saw Benfica thrash Club Brugge 5-1, to win 7-1 on aggregate.

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Meanwhile, Chelsea’s on-loan forward Joao Felix has suggested that his future at the club could depend on their Champions League qualification next season.

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UEFA will provide refunds for Liverpool fans who purchased tickets for the 2022 Champions League final in Paris.

This, following a recent report that found the footballing governing body responsible for chaotic scenes outside the stadium before kick off, that saw some supporters tear-gassed.

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A private equity firm has partnered with the WTA Tour, that will see 150 million dollars invested into women’s tennis.

This will provide a much-needed boost for the women’s game, where prize money continues to lag behind the men’s ATP Tour.